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Are tattoos a health risk? 27 Aug 2018

Tattoos have been gaining popularity over the last few decades and are now seen as fashionable and a form of self-expression. However, how many people actually think about what they are injecting into their skin through tattoo ink? Read on to learn about the potential health risks of tattoo ink.

5 Skin Superfoods to eat this Winter 24 Jul 2018

Winter brings a unique set of challenges for our skin, like cold dry air and lack of humidity that can irritate and dry the skin. It is important to adapt our skin care routine in winter, but we can also use diet to help us maintain glowing skin throughout the cold season.

The Effects of Pollution on Your Skin 24 Jul 2018

The increase in air pollution is concerning for an array of environmental and health reasons, but we don’t realise that pollution is affecting the health of our skin. Our skin is constantly exposed to the elements and now we are being put at risk of pollution-based skin problems and irritation.

Winter Skin Care Tips 21 Jun 2018

Winter in the southern hemisphere is in full swing and the cold air and winds draw moisture from the skin which causes it to look and feel dry, flaky, inflamed and chapped. Here are 8 tips to naturally protect your skin from the effects of winter.

Why not to use conventional mouthwash 09 Mar 2018

Conventional mouthwash is popular because it’s a quick and easy way to clean the mouth and freshen breath. Unfortunately, the minty fresh feeling and smell will only last for a short time but it the long run conventional mouthwash will only further contribute to bad breath and poor oral health.

Tips to improve your vision naturally 11 Oct 2017

As we get older eye disorders like macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and poor vision seem to become inevitable. New studies are showing that nutrition and lifestyle may play a much bigger part in the health of our eyes than we previously thought. Here are 8 tips to improve sight naturally.

Oil Cleansing Method for Problem Skin 11 Oct 2017

Using natural oil as a method to cleanse the skin may sound like a crazy idea, but it’s a more effective treatment than conventional skin cleansers. The oil cleansing method (OCM) uses the principle of “like dissolves like”, or in this case “oil dissolves oil” to deep clean the skin and balance oil production.

How to use Activated Charcoal 27 Sep 2017

Activated charcoal use dates back to 1,500 B.C. where Egyptian records show it being used to absorb unpleasant odours from rotting wounds. These days activated charcoal is commonly found in medicine cabinets because of its ability to improve wellbeing. Here are 6 uses for activated charcoal.

How to avoid the winter blues 01 Aug 2017

Winter is here and we are faced with shorter days, dropping temperatures and the prospect of catching the dreaded flu virus. Many people also feel sad and tired during the winter months due to the lack of sunlight. Here are 5 tips to avoid the winter blues and stay healthy.

Common medications that cause nutritional deficiency 07 Apr 2017

Many of the common medications that we take can cause nutritional deficiencies and lead to (or worsen) various health issues. People are unknowingly depleting their bodies of important nutrients over time and causing more health problems. Here are 6 common prescription and over-the-counter medications which may cause nutrient deficiencies.